In this review, we will be comparing Revel Performa4 M145 and Performa4 M146, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by Revel
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Revel Performa4 M145 and Revel Performa4 M146 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Revel Performa4 M145 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) Woofer
- 54-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 85 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:15-150watts
- Weight:6.82kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 11-5/8" x 7-15/16" x 9-5/8" ( 296.0 x 202.0 x 245.0mm )
Revel Performa4 M146 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Woofer
- 43-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 85.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Weight:kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 14-1/8" x 9-13/16" x 12-1/2"
Revel Performa4 M145 and Performa4 M146 are members of Revel's Performa4 series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Revel Performa4 Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Revel Performa4 M145 and Revel Performa4 M146 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Revel Performa4 M145 and Performa4 M146 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Revel Performa4 M145 |
Revel Performa4 M146 |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
|
2-way
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|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
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1 x 6.5-inch
|
Revel Performa4 M145 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) Woofer . On the other hand, the Performa4 M146 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Woofer .
Frequency Response
Revel Performa4 M145 has a frequency range of 54-40k Hz whereas Performa4 M146 has a frequency range of 43-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 43Hz, the Performa4 M146 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Revel Performa4 M145's min frequency of 54Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Revel Performa4 M145 and Performa4 M146 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Revel Performa4 M145 sensitivity is rated at 85 dB and the Performa4 M146's is at 85.5 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Revel Performa4 M146 a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel Performa4 M145, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
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Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Revel Performa4 M145 features Binding post type posts and Performa4 M146 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Revel Performa4 M145's and Revel Performa4 M146's external dimensions. Revel Performa4 M145 has external dimensions of 296.0 x 202.0 x 245.0mm ( 11-5/8inch x 7-15/16inch x 9-5/8inch ) whereas Revel Performa4 M146 has external dimensions of ( ) .
Revel Performa4 M145 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 202mm wider, 296mm taller and 245mm deeper than Revel Performa4 M146.
What's in the Box of Revel Performa4 M145?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Revel Performa4 M145:
- 2 Bookshlef loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 8 Self-adhesive feet
- 2 Port plugs
- Quick Start Guide